Vikings WR Adam Thielen has been bright spot for Vikings

Vikings WR Adam Thielen has been bright spot for Vikings

In a season that has turned upside down for the Vikings, one major positive has been the play of third-year wide receiver Adam Thielen.

Thielen has emerged as the team’s second receiver and has career-highs of 56 catches, 758 yards and three touchdowns. He has two games of 100 or more receiving yards this season.

“Well we knew all along that he was a guy that could make plays and as this season has progressed he has been able to do it on a consistent basis,” Vikings interim offensive coordinator Pat Shurmur said on Wednesday. “So for anybody as you get used to a player, it’s been over time.”

What a story it’s been for a former Minnesota State University, Mankato star receiver. He was considered strictly a special teams and experimental player in his first two seasons. Now he’s emerged as one of the better receivers in the NFL.

Thielen becomes a restricted free agent after this season. You can bet that he;s about to get paid.

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